NZ Optics
A Senior reporter at NZ Optics. With nearly 10 years at NZ Optics, Susanne has gained an in-depth knowledge and understanding of eye health and the optics industry in New Zealand.
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Etnia Barcelona means ‘ethnicity Barcelona’ in Catalan. The name, style and story, all very much represents the essence of Barcelona, said Sophie Pottecher, Etnia’s Asia-Pacific sales manager who was visiting Auckland with CMI Optical’s Brad Boult.
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has launched its three-year Fellowship British Dispensing Diploma (FBDO) level 6 course in ophthalmic dispensing in Australia.
Eye Surgery Associates first case study evening of the year focused on “tricky” cases. Drs Hussain Patel and Monika Pradhan welcomed a small group of optometrists to share and discuss some of their more unusual case studies, many of which focused on glaucoma, in an informal setting at Southern Cross
Specsavers unveiled its 2019 autumn and winter collection during a wonderful April lunch at the White Room in Auckland’s upmarket suburb, Parnell. The gallery was bursting with bright colours, gorgeous looking models wearing colourful eyewear and a host of equally colourful fashion journalists.
US brand Fatheadz, designed for people with large heads, is back in New Zealand thanks to Anne and Heath Brown.
This year’s CCLS’ sponsors exhibition was buzzing between talks, with attendees keen to hear what’s new and what’s coming. Here are some of the highlights:
Eyeline Optical, long-term supplier of all things optics to the New Zealand industry has a new owner, Chandresh Thakrar, a friend of former owner and industry stalwart, Brian Black.
The Blind Foundation and Matthews Eyewear Eyecare group are trialling low vision clinics, providing free rehabilitation support to people with low vision who are finding it hard to read, even with their best corrective lenses.
As always, this year’s Association of Dispensing Opticians New Zealand (ADONZ) was a warm and enjoyable affair with the exhibitors’ room, especially, humming with activity and happy chatter.
Well, you are not alone. According to new research from Transitions Optical, many of us find it very enjoyable. The study on generation X and millennials’ shopping habits concludes 43% generation X consumers, 59% millennials and 42% baby boomers enjoy shopping for glasses. Most business professional
Eye Institute’s popular winter seminar welcomed a large crowd of optometrists to the Ellerslie Event Centre in Auckland, while no less than eight resident ophthalmologists presented on a wide range of topics.
The RANZCO New Zealand branch conference was once again well supported by sponsors, many with new technologies to share. The following is a brief overview of some of that news.
